Discussion

Kid-Friendly with good service near the Lyric Stage

My in-laws are taking my kids to see Avner the Eccentric at the Lyric Stage on Saturday. They will need to get dinner after at a fairly early hour (5:30). The most adventurous eater among them is my nine-year-old; my in-laws don't like spicy food and my five-year-old is more typical for her age. What options do they have within a fairly short (1-2 blocks) walk? Boring is fine as long as the food is well done. Good service is very important. Is Legal Seafood the best option?

I don't see people bringing kids there very often, but Laurel might fit the bill: very solid American menu, fine service, nice prices for the atmosphere. Take a look here: http://www.laurelgrillandbar.com/

The Hard Rock Cafe is close by and kid friendly, but I think the food's gross. Bertucci's is also close, and not terrible as chain restaurants go.

The Stanhope Grill in the Jurys Hotel probably has some kiddie dishes, it being a hotel restaurant. I've only had appetizers here, not a full meal. It's a grown-up looking place, and not exactly cheap.

I brought my teenaged niece to Douzo, which has a broad Japanese menu, not just sushi. It's a nice-looking space with good service.

Cottonwood Cafe and Fire & Ice are nearby, but I think they're both disgusting.

If they decide to go to Firefly or Laurel, tell your folks to check the back of their Lyric Stage show tickets. There might be a coupon for a small discount at those restaurants.....at least, I've always seen these coupons printed on the back of the tickets to the "Once Upon a Time" performances. I think the discount is on the order of 10% or so.